Vary or amend a licence

Through the nominee, venue operators are responsible for notifying the VCGLR of certain changes in the licensee’s situation.

Notification of changes in the licensee's situation

Whenever any of the specific changes take place, a written notice must be provided to the VCGLR.

Variations to the licence conditions may be made by following the steps set out in section 3.4.18 of the Act.

Section 3.4.23 of the Act requires venue operators to notify the VCGLR in writing if they change or plan to change their structure in the following ways:

an incorporated association decides to amalgamate with another incorporated association, or

to convert itself into a company, or

an un-incorporated body decides to become incorporated.

Through the nominee or committee member, venue operators are also responsible for notifying the VCGLR of certain changes in the licensee's situation as detailed in the directions made under section 10.4A.4 of the Act.

An email from the nominee to the VCGLR is generally acceptable, provided it is accompanied by supporting documentation, if appropriate. The email can be sent by contacting us.

Approved premises

You may add or remove an 'approved premises' to or from your licence.

Venue operators applying to include or remove approved premises in its licence must complete and submit: